Who is a taxpayer required to file a Louisiana income tax return?


  • Louisiana resident individuals who are required to file a federal income tax return are required to file a Louisiana income tax return.
  • Nonresident individuals who earn net income from property located in La., from services rendered in La., from business transacted in La., or from sources within La. are required to file a Louisiana income tax return.
  • Corporations subject to taxation pursuant to Title 47, Subtitle II, Chapter 1 are required to file a Louisiana corporation income tax return.
  • Fiduciaries, such as trusts and estates, subject to taxation pursuant to LA R.S. 47:300.1, et seq. who have net income of $2,500 or more, has gross income of $6,000 or more, regardless of the amount of net income or who have beneficiary of the fiduciary who is a nonresident of Louisiana are required to file a Louisiana fiduciary income tax return.

Filing Dates


News & Announcements

January 29, 2025

Louisiana state income tax filing begins Wednesday, Jan. 29

Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will begin accepting 2024 state individual income tax returns on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

January 08, 2025

To reduce costs, LDR to cease mailing state sales tax returns to businesses

Louisiana Department of Revenue will cease printing and mailing copies of the Louisiana state sales tax return to businesses registered for sales tax in the state.

December 11, 2024

Tax preparer faces multiple felony fraud charges

A Terrebonne Parish woman faces multiple felony charges for the attempted theft of thousands of dollars in fraudulent state income tax refunds.


How Can This Page Be Better?

LDR wants this website to be useful and easy-to-use for you. We'd like your feedback so we can improve our site.